a team from kyushu university developed these games.hey are part of a three-year project that was launched in 2009. at an event at fukuoka city the team revealed a new game with an eco-friendly theme. now the team is working on a computer game to help people taking physical therapy. the game involves real-life exercises. as you stand up or sit down a digital tree grows on the screen. the group has completed a trial version. it plans to have elderly try it at a rehabilitation center and then the developers will make improvements. >> translator: we hope the game will alleviate the discomfort of rehabilitation even a little and motivate the patients. >> reporter: on this day city officials and executives of the game company attend a production meeting. four years ago fukuoka city found the fukuoka game industry promotion agency? partnership with kyushu university and 13 local game manufacturers. they intend to make fukuoka an industry center and create new jobs. >> translator: we believe games can bring fun and entertainment in many differ

a team from kyushu university developed these games.hey are part of a three-year project that was launched in 2009. at an event at fukuoka city the team revealed a new game with an eco-friendly theme. now the team is working on a computer game to help people taking physical therapy. the game involves real-life exercises. as you stand up or sit down a digital tree grows on the screen. the group has completed a trial version. it plans to have elderly try it at a rehabilitation center and then the developers will make improvements. >> translator: we hope the game will alleviate the discomfort of rehabilitation even a little and motivate the patients. >> reporter: on this day city officials and executives of the game company attend a production meeting. four years ago fukuoka city found the fukuoka game industry promotion agency? partnership with kyushu university and 13 local game manufacturers. they intend to make fukuoka an industry center and create new jobs. >> translator: we believe games can bring fun and entertainment in many differ